Ten Foods to Eat This Fall

As the seasons change, a new crop of foods takes center stage on fall menus

By

Pervaiz Shallwani

Updated Sept. 16, 2008 12:12 pm ET

The official start of fall is only a few days away, and as the air turns crisp, the delicate fruits and vegetables of the summer will give way to an autumnal bounty of apples, pumpkins, root vegetables and more. Hearty greens such as Brussels sprouts, nuts that reach their ripe age this time of year and cheeses that have been aging over the summer take center stage. Many of the fresh produce available in the fall months also reaps health benefits -- fruits and vegetables with dark, rich colors, such as kale and pomegranate, are often packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Apples and pumpkins may be autumn's go-to...